The five-day camp will take place at the National Training Centre

Wheelchair Basketball Canada announced that 15 athletes will participate in Team Canada’s Senior Men’s National Team camp at WBC’s National Training Centre from June 19-23.

The five-day camp provides an opportunity for on-court practices and training and will serve as the final camp before the selection of the men’s roster for the Paralympic Games.

“This camp will allow our staff to evaluate talent before making roster selections for this summer’s Paralympics,” said Jeff Dunbrack, Wheelchair Basketball Canada High Performance Director. “Additionally, five days will allow our athletes and staff to work on technical and tactical plans in preparation for Paris.”

The 15 athletes participating are:
Ben Hagkull (Chilliwack, B.C.)
Blaise Mutware (Toronto, Ont.)
Chad Jassman (Calgary, Alta.)
Jonathan Vermette (Sherbrooke, Que.)
Colin Higgins (Rothesay, N.B.)
Patrick Anderson (Fergus, Ont.)
Josh Brown (East St. Paul, Man.)
Kyrell Sopotyk (Aberdeen, Sask.)
Lee Melymick (Toronto, Ont.)
Nik Goncin (Regina, Sask.)
Reed De’Aeth (Sherwood Park, Alta.)
Bo Hedges (Wonowon, B.C.)
Garrett Ostepchuk (Regina, Sask.)
Vincent Dallaire (Quebec City, Que.)
Tyler Miller (Kitchener, Ont.)

Coaches
Matteo Feriani (Padova, Italy) – Head Coach
Nicolas Palmer (Laval, Que.) – Assistant Coach

Additional Support Staff
Danielle de Laat (Hamilton, Ont.) – Physiotherapist
Joe Leszner (Thornhill, Ont.) – Mental Performance Consultant
Colby Hathaway (Four Falls, N.B.) – Strength & Conditioning Coach
Jesse McNalley (Toronto, Ont.) – Performance Analyst
Jeff Dunbrack (Halifax, N.S.) – High Performance Director
Hailey Roll (Mississauga, Ont.) – High Performance Coordinator